Images and Places
Read Images and Places, an IELTS Reading practice passage. Human beings naturally become attached to places they visit or inhabit and these emotional attachments have become increasingly important in research on recreation sites and activities. Research into this phenomenon is called 'sense-of-plac…
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Human beings naturally become attached to places they visit or inhabit and these emotional attachments have become increasingly important in research on recreation sites and activities. Research into this phenomenon is called 'sense-of-place research'. This research has employed a variety of approaches to gauge people's feelings toward a place, including surveys and personal interviews, but so far has not used photo-based methods. However, Visitor Employed Photography (VEP), used to capture visitor perceptions of landscape and recreational quality, represents a potential innovation in sense-of-place research.
Vocabulary from this passage
9 words worth learning before you sit the test, each with the sentence it appears in.
- attribute verb
To ascribe, assign, or connect a specific cause, meaning, or source to an object or action
Psychologists note that individuals naturally attribute deep sentimental values to childhood household items.
- conviction noun
A firmly held belief or opinion; a state of being completely convinced of a truth
The philosopher defended his ideological principles with absolute conviction despite facing severe public condemnation.
- gauge verb
To estimate, determine, or measure the magnitude, amount, or strength of an abstract quality
Sociological researchers distributed detailed questionnaires to accurately gauge public sentiment regarding municipal tax adjustments.
- individualistic adjective
Characterized by individualism; independent, idiosyncratic, and highly unique to a single person
A consumer's aesthetic preference is highly individualistic and formed by private childhood experiences.
- methodological issues noun
Problems or considerations concerning the systematic, theoretical analysis of methods applied to a field of study
The academic journal rejected the manuscript due to persistent methodological issues in data collection.
- pitfall noun
A hidden, unsuspected danger, error, or difficulty that catching an unsuspecting person off-guard
Failing to account for localized demographic changes is a major financial pitfall in urban real-estate planning.
- steady accumulation noun
The gradual, continuous gathering or growth of something over a prolonged duration
Sustained financial freedom is achieved through the steady accumulation of income-generating capital assets.
- subjective adjective
Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, opinions, or individual perspectives
Artistic valuation remains entirely subjective, varying significantly depending on the cultural background of the viewer.
- transient adjective
Lasting only for a short time; impermanent, fleeting, or passing through briefly
The coastal holiday town struggles to maintain infrastructural stability due to its highly transient summer population.